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Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell
Discover WERS :: January 6, 2022

The Local Story of Hadestown: From Vermont to Somerville to Broadway

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin In 2019, things started really heating up for Anaïs Mitchell when her production of Hadestown opened up on Broadway. The musical... Read More
Jack White, Beach House, Sarah Borges
Discover WERS :: January 4, 2022

Playlist: New Discoveries 1/4

Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK WHITE - “TAKING ME BACK” Jack White is loud and proud on his latest, "Taking Me Back." He has two... Read More
Elton John and Eddie Vedder
Discover WERS :: January 3, 2022

Pick of the Week: Elton John and Eddie Vedder “E-Ticket”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Elton John and Eddie Vedder encourage putting trust in life despite its uncertainties with their... Read More
The Top 88 of 2021
Discover WERS :: December 31, 2021

The Top 88 of 2021

Graphics by Ainsley Basic From breakthrough debuts to long-awaited musical comebacks, 2021 has had a lot of amazing releases! After tallying your votes, we are... Read More
Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Superchunk, The War On Drugs
Discover WERS :: December 29, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 12/28

Graphics by Ainsley Basic THE WAR ON DRUGS - "HARMONIA'S DREAM" “Harmonia’s Dream” shows off the best of The War On Drugs. The track was... Read More
Caroline Polachek
Discover WERS :: December 27, 2021

Pick of the Week: Caroline Polachek “Bunny Is a Rider”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Caroline Polachek’s “Bunny Is a Rider” encapsulates an energy we all can draw from moving... Read More
Local albums 2021
Album Review :: December 26, 2021

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2021

Graphics by Ainsley Basic In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2021 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the... Read More
The Waitresses
Discover WERS :: December 22, 2021

Unwrapping The Waitresses’ Holiday Classic “Christmas Wrapping”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator From the gentle twinkling bells that introduce the song to the exuberant saxophone and hilarious... Read More
Tame Impala, Bon Iver, The National
Discover WERS :: December 21, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 12/21

Graphics by Ainsley Basic TAME IMPALA - “NO CHOICE” If you’re looking to go back in time with psych-rock or move into the future with... Read More
Foo Fighters
Discover WERS :: December 20, 2021

Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Love Dies Young”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator With its comedic synchronized swimming-themed music video and unique sound, “Love Dies Young” makes a... Read More
Best of 'ERS A Year In Review
Discover WERS :: December 16, 2021

Best of ‘ERS: A Year In Review

Graphics by Ainsley Basic The nominations are in! To celebrate all of the great local songs, local shows, live mixes and more that were a... Read More
Nation of Language, The Killers, Beach Bunny
Discover WERS :: December 14, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 12/14

Graphics by Ainsley Basic NATION OF LANGUAGE – “ACROSS THAT FINE LINE” Brooklyn trio Nation of Language just released their new debut album A Way... Read More

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